Most definitely. Yes, the Eduard Fw190 is a really nice kit, but, as you say, at around double the price, I think I'd rather have 2 Tamiya Fw's! Cheers and thanks for looking in!

Thank you for this. I didn't realise the No.4's were that late in the war. Might have to do some digging around for some No.3's. Thanks again! Cheers!

@@PetesKits No problem, I wasn't being picky but I know how important accuracy is to modellers! Although production of the No.4 started in late 1941 it never got to N Africa, Tunisia or the Far East although there are photo's that show it late in the Italian and Burma campaigns in 1945. The No.4 equipped all the commonwealth forces in NW Europe from June 1944 where it was standard, and remained so until replaced by the FN FAL in 1957.

@@andymoody8363 No worries mate. It's impossible to know everything, so when I get these kind of updates, and corrections, and just general comments, I really do appreciate it. I love finding out facts like this. It's the little details that add to the whole picture. Plus, it gives me something else to research, and look for, in my kits, and that's never a bad thing. Cheers! Thanks again!

@@PetesKits Cheers Pete, I'm looking forward to see more of your excellent work.

No worries! glad you found this helpful. Just take your time and you should haven't any major dramas! Cheers!

Hi mate, As far as buildability, they're Tamiya kits, and there's never a problem there, and will go together just like this Marder II. As far as the actual variants, the Marder III was just an improvement, the early models, had the Soviet 7.62cm gun, stuck on top of the hull, and the later M's had the Pak 40, mounted in a proper superstructure towards the rear. I've recently picked up a Tamiya Marder III early type, and hope to have a review of it out shortly. Hope this answers your question (a little bit at least). Cheers!

@PetesKits yes thanks Pete,I think the marder 111 was built on a panzer 3 chassis so maybe a little bit bigger,but I'm not to sure about that but have done a cracking job on the marder 11 kit Pete.

@@Kitsnbits Thanks mate, Glad you liked the build. I really liked the way she came out. The Marder III was built on the old, tried and true, Czech 38(t) chassis, so, not much bigger than the Marder II. The Marder series of tank destroyers is one of my favourites. Not sure why, they just have that "something" about them! Cheers!

@@PetesKits yes splendid kit you built, I can see why you like the marder,great model.

@@Kitsnbits Thank you. Much appreciated!

Thanks mate. Glad you liked the review. It is one of those,"why?" kits. I was looking for potential loads for either one of my German trucks, or railway wagons, when I spotted these going cheap. And I do like my "odd" subjects. But, it's true, unless you have one of Italeri's S-Boots, or building a dockside/factory dio, these don't really have a "regular" use. 😉Cheers!

I know, she's an interesting subject for a kit. This is what we need. More of the "oddities"! Cheers Bob!

Hi Matt. These mines are an unusual subject, which is why I like them. I actually missed out on a 1/35 scale italeri S-100 a couple of months ago on Ebay. And it was cheap too, only $50 starting bid. But, at around a metre in length, and no where to put it, I hesitated too long, and it went off real quick. Can't remember how much she went for, but it was definitely a bargain. Still, with no where to put it, not a great loss! Cheers mate!

i know right. Just had to have it. Definitely something very different! Cheers!

Hi Patrick. Yes, it's nice to see someone do some of the more unusual subjects, and this one, is definitely one of those! Cheers mate!

Glad you liked the review! Yeah, this is definitely a very different subject for a kit! Cheers!

Thanks Pete. Just couldn't resist having this very unusual one in the stash! Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits afv are great on detail👍

Yes. It's a shame Aberdeen's no longer open, it was on my bucket list to visit long ago, since they had so many rare and unique beasts. But, I still have the Atlantic Wall museum and their K-5, at the Pas de Calais on my "to visit" list! Cheers!

Thank you. Much Appreciated! Cheers!

Hi Matt, Yeah it is a bit odd, but then, Tamiya usually bases it's kits on real life examples, so maybe the one they sampled was like that. I actually have one of those Italeri Marder's in a box of kits I built back in the '70's, so I know where you're coming from with the gun. Not the greatest. Great idea replacing it with the Tamiya Pak! Glad you liked the build! Cheers mate!

Thanks Patrick! Realy appreciate the compliment! She really was a nice little kit to put together. Now I've decided to "collect the set" of Tamiya Marders! Cheers mate!

Thanks mate! Apppreciate that. glad you liked it! Cheers!

Thanks Martin! Really appreciate that. Cheers mate!

Thanks mate. Yes, indeed. Love these little Marder variants. Cheers!

Nice. I like it. I always say "You do you". Shouldn't matter to anyone but you how you paint your kits. It's you hobby. And yeah, she's an oldie, but, she's still fun to build, and has heaps of potential for custom work! Cheers mate! Enjoy the builds!

Hi Martin. Must admit I haven't given these a good look at, since I did the review (and that was 3 years ago. My God, has it been that long??), but, I have made myself promise, for every vehicle I do, I have to do a figure set too, from now on. So maybe these will finally see the light of day (and some glue and paint). These guys are wearing Mid to Late war uniforms etc, (1943 on), and by this time, at least at the front, helmet decals have seen their day. Although I have seen late war film of helmets with decals, these are usually re-issued early helmets, for Volksturm units etc. As for the size of the helmets in this kit, I never noticed it, but, now that you've mentioned it, even in the pics of the actual figures on the back, they do look a tad "Spacebally". Great pick up mate. Might check it all out in the morning (it's 11pm our time). Cheers Mate!

@@PetesKits Good point about the mid war uniforms, that never occurred to me. I have so far managed to find four replacement helmets which really alter the look of the figures, the kit helmets are way too big to be useable without looking silly. Cheers Pete.

@@martinoconnor4314 Cool. I bought a mixed bag of old figure sprues, ages ago, just for this purpose. They've come in handy for situations like this, heaps of times! Cheers mate!

Hey Patrick! Glad you liked my unboxings! 30 euros is about $50 Australian, so the price is about the same, there and here. And is expensive for a 48th scale vehicle. Cheers my friend!

Thanks for the info. Will definitely check them out. Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!

Agreed my friend. For anyone starting out, basic kits like this are great. Not too many fine details to confuse the build, and pretty straight forward assembly! Cheers!

I fully agree. Despite her age, she still holds up pretty well, and she makes a good platform for adding accessories, and weathering! Cheers!

Sorry Sir I hit the wrong key, meaning to spell my name clicked the send key. Cheers Mike.

@@mikebehm2359 No worries Mike. Cheers!

Thank's. Godspeed my friend. Appreciate you videos.

Hi Matt. Glad you liked the review. Yeah. It is a bit odd the way the prices for virtually the same kit, but "updated" with different decals, are set. Currently have my eye on Tamiya's 1/48 US refueller at $30 Au, but I haven't seen Italeri's 1/48 Autoblinda for ages. And don't worry we all suffer from brain fade. Couldn't find the Tamiya cement on my work desk today. Forgot I ran out and the new one was sitting on the shelf above! Talk about getting old! Cheers mate!

Hi Patrick! A glass bottle. Never thought of that! Might just look into that! Cheers mate!

Thank you, much appreciated! Cheers!

Very true. There is a lot of air in that box. I have an inkling to try a small water/sea dio, and though maybe this little one might be a good test subject.! Cheers mate!

Thanks Pete. I have an inkling to try out a small sea diorama, and figured this little one would be perfect! Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits I don't know if you know this but during the war the Germans captured the whole fishing fleet from Whitby or Grimsby, I can't remember which off-hand,about 30 trawlers and interned all the crews. Then used the ships,in their own fishing fleets. I think this little ship might be a guardian of their fishermen🤔

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 I do remember something along those lines. Remember dad mentioning once that a couple of his friends were taken by the Germans while out fishing the North Sea. Dad had worked on trawlers running out of Seaham and Whitby before the war. Said he was glad he went to work on a farm. Trawling the North Sea was hard work. Cheers Pete!

@@PetesKits Oh wow. What a coincidence. The North Sea is very turbulent and I get most of my weather from it.😟 I live in Norfolk

@@PetesKits p.s. they sell for about ten quid here 👍

That's such a shame they sold your models, but, it's never too late to get back into it! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Hi Pete. The figures are from Miniart. They are "German Soldiers with Fuel Drums", kit no. 35366, painted up as Luftwaffe troops. They fitted the bill perfectly for troops to push the V-1. The gaps could have been just me, and my clumsy hands! The very odd locator pins setup was something I've never seen before. Almost as if they had two people designing it, and both won the toss. Glad you found this review interesting! Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits Thanks for the info on the figures👍they fit the 'aircraft' well👍. I can't imagine what incentive the Germans used to get people into the piloted version😕

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 No worries. I'm always on the lookout for non-combat figures, and these were perfect. As for the piloted version, they got about 70 volunteers, to fly it. Guess it was all about pure fanatical belief in the Reich. Wouldn't get me up in that thing! Cheers mate!

Thanks Pete! Glad you liked it! Cheers from sunny Oz!

@@PetesKits Oh salt the wound😭. It's overcast and expect thunderstorms here😭😅

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 Well, we just had a months rain in 2 days, and now clear, sunny skies, and cold windy days (cold for us, that is) of 16 - 17 degrees. Our Winter! 😉 Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits 🤣🤣🤣it's not even that warm here today😭

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 Our Winters are mostly mild, here on the east coast, with chilly nights, and 18 -22 during the day (usually), but summer..... you know it's hot when the paint dries as soon as it leaves the airbrush, before, it hits the model! 😂

Bonjour Patrick! I am very glad that you enjoyed the review, and don't have to open yours. Unless of course, you want to build it! 😉 Cheers from Oz!

Nice one. This one's just made it to my "build this year" pile! Cheers!

Yeah, some of the prices that people ask for "vintage" Tamiya kits (and others) is ridiculous. But, I just love my bargains! Cheers mate!

Hi Matt! Yeah, this one's a bit of a rare bird. Haven't seen the Fine Molds one yet, might look into that. Here's hoping you pick up some nice bargains at the Expo! Cheers mate!

Yep. The prices they ask for these old kits, makes me wish I had a time machine. Just one that could go back 50 years would be enough. 🙂 Cheers mate!

Thanks Pete. Great name by the way! Glad you liked the review. Yes, might go with the "damaged in landing" bit! Cheers from Oz!

@@PetesKits thanks for answering👍. There's a lot of aftermarket barrels available, the riich model kit has had it deleted from the release I have and no ammo,just a closed box in gun shield. It does have very good figures,with decals,moving the gun.😃. Good coincidence in names👍.I see the only other comment is from my elder brother,Bob. 👀🇬🇧So how small a world is that. I didn't know he'd seen this vid 👍😂😂

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 It is indeed, a small world. Thanks for the info. Might look into that. Cheers mate!

Hi mate. Glad you enjoyed this review! This is such a nice little kit, I'm thinking of getting another one myself. Enjoy the build! Cheers!

Yeah, she's not the best as far as precise detail is concerned, especially underneath. She's showing her age as compared to the new releases of Panthers.

@PetesKits i think i got the underside looking okay. The suspension would be nice to have more detail, but inthink itll work. When i picked the kit up,. I had no idea how old it was. Its gone.togeather pretty well over all, but it would be nice to have a bit more detail

@@sorenzx1923 Glad you've got it worked out. Yeah, these older kits are nice, but, certain details, like suspension, are usually not that sharp. I tend to cover up these bits with mud, and weathering. Seems to work well (if you don't look too closely). cheers!

@PetesKits lol, weathering for the win. I have to admit that I've been having a great time adding in all the missing panels and replacing the welds with some scribing and greenstuff. As much as it's a simple kit, it has great potential to ease modelers into learning building techniques beyond assembling and painting... and weathering... and basing etc :P The diorama im building is of the Panther which rolled off a bridge in Houffalize. A bit of debris and weathering effects and i think this model will be well suited. Belly up and all

@@sorenzx1923 Definitely, weathering for the win everytime! I fully agree. Tamiya kits like this old Panther are great for new model builders, to cut their teeth on, with weathering techniques and the like. Do like the idea of your diorama with the upsidedown Panther. I have two pics of her, on my computer, in one of my reference folders. One from the side, where you can see she's missing a couple of wheels, and one from the back. So glad they recovered her and kept her, instead of scrapping her like so many others! Cheers!

Hmm. Didn't realise that. Checked on "Scalemates" and yes, my kit is missing the K98's and the MP40. It was a 2nd hand kit, so the previous owner probably used them elsewhere, or lost them. Thanks for letting me know! Cheers!

Hi mate. Yeah, I've looked at the Riich kit too, but for such a small vehicle, way too many fiddly bits for my liking. The Quad, and 25pdr, are one of Tamiya's ongoing kit runs (must get one myself, now that you mention it). As for the Ford GPA, built one back in the 70's, and just missed out on an original issue the other week, unfortunately. Still on my shopping list though. Glad you liked this review mate! Cheers!

Hi mate. Yeah, I was really impressed with the detail in this little kit. Since I now have 2 of these originals, I will build this reviewed one, since it's, "Oh my God!" 😅 ,no longer "mint", and keep the other one on the shelf, so to speak. It's currently sitting in the "to build" pile, about 2nd from the top! So I'll get around to it soon! Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits Thanks Pete, "Mint" means no fun!, will you be making a video of the build?

@@martinoconnor4314 Hi mate. Very true. "Mint" does mean no fun. Love to have things that have a history. Physical things that have scratches, dent's, marks. They have a "life", a "soul", so to speak. And yes, this one is earmarked to a build vid in the near(ish) future. Cheers!

@@PetesKits I look forward to it, I've clicked on the bell so I'll be notified when you post new vids. Regards, Martin.

Damn. It's always frustrating when there's a part missing. Especially something critical. Hopefully, you can scratch built something that will work!

@@PetesKits Either that, or I may be able to order the A tree. I can get the parts and just build them as spares for something. I have a ton of spare stuff that I save.

@@GorillaCrewWarGaming That'd be great is you could. Save a lot of fiddling around. I'm the same as you. I have a box of spare parts, and bits and pieces, from all sorts of kits hanging around. Never know when something might come in handy!

@@PetesKits Exactly. I may take this kit and fabricate a floor jack and a couple jack stands and make a "maintenance" display with the armed figures spread out in a security formation type arrangement. Maybe even put a shjtload of bullet holes in the armor with a hot needle.... 🤣

@@GorillaCrewWarGaming Nice. Or, it could have run over a mine? Much more dramatic! 😆

Thanks, glad you liked the review. I actually managed to pick up 2 of these original Carrier kits, from 2 different private sellers, for the same price, so really happy with that score. Cheers!

@@PetesKits you got a bargain there then,good on you.

@@Kitsnbits Love my bargains. Means more money for paints! Cheers!

Would HAVE been.